Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.88, 1,278 and 804.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 928.88, 1,278 and 804.14 is: 1,106.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928.88 : 1,278 = 804.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928.88/1,278 = 804.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928.88x = 1,278 × 804.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928.88x = 1,027,684.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,684.53/928.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,106.38
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